Question

In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, Mrs. Mallard’s initial reaction to her husband’s death is grief. What is the first indication that Mrs. Mallard has had a change of heart about her husband’s death?

A.She drops dead from shock.

B.She retreats to her room to sing.

C.She whispers, “free, free, free!”

D.She tells her sister she is feeling better.

Answer 1

C. She whispers, "free, free, free!"

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. She whispers, “free, free, free!”.

Explanation:

In the story, Louise retreats to her bedroom, alone. And in the distance, she could hear someone singing. The reaction was really strange and then feels that she is a free woman. And the only words that she could say at that moment are:"'free, free, free!